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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 13, 1918)
THE JIQItXIXa QBEaQIAX, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1918. 13 INTERURBAN FAR ES DECLARED TOO LOW President Griffith Says, Oregon . ' City Line Is Not Wow on ': Paying Basis.. ' PRESENT RATES SET IN 1 91 1 Fublic Service Commission. GiTes Portland Railway, Light & Power Company Hearing; and Con tinues It to September 24. The penny as the unit of currency received official recognition yesterday at the hearing- before the Public Serv ice Commission on the petition of the Portland Railway, Light & Power Com pany for an increase in passenger fares on interurban lines. Present fares are based on the nickel as- unit. They were set in November, 1911, by the commission. Suggestion of the establishment of the penny as unit came from Presi dent Griffith, who In testifying gave Ills theory of rates and railroad de Telopment. "I believe that the basing of fare on an exact cent basis would be muc more fair and equable than the present system, daid Air. Griffith. Commission Chairman Approves. The suggestion Instantly was ap proved by ran it sillier, chairman the commission, indicating that tha body, may use the penny basis In set linff the new fares. That the Oregon City line Is not now on a paying basis was the statemen made by Mr. Griffith in answer to re peated insinuations by Lyman E. Lat ourette. Deputy City Attorney, and E. M. Cousins, city rate expert, that this line had to make up for the losses sus talned on the Cazadero. Troutdale and Bull Run lines. "The Bull Run line represents only about one-eighth of our interurban in vestment," said Mr. Griffith. "Part of every transportation system must be lor mere development, and it is an axiom that the stronger must support the weaker at such times. If it were not for this fact, there would be no extension of lines and no territorial de Zvelopment. Committor Specially Favored. I do not believe all fares should be on a 3-cent-a-mile basis and espe cially Is this so on interurban lines. Other considerations must enter Into the rate-making. Commutors are enti tled to slightly lower fares because of their guaranteed regularity. "The part of the Mount Hood Una from Ruby Junction to Montavilla is of little present value. I regard it ai largely speculative, depending on de velopment of the Kassellville territory. In answer to questions reflecting on The patriotism of the company in ask ing for a rate raise which might affect shipbuilders unfavorably. Sir. Griffith aid that the Government did not ex pect transportation cdmpanles to be run for philanthropic purposes, and pointed to the federal order increasing railroad fares as an example of the Government attitude. He said this was to Increase revenue the same purpose as his company. Mr. Griffith said that transportation of the city employes cost the company J IS 000 a year, about the same amount estimated to be represented in company men s passes. The company is observ ing the law In dealing out passes, he ald. "Reasonable" Increase Defined. Expert Cousins was called down by Commissioner Miller for alleged crit icism of the administration for its action In raising railroad rates. Mr. Cousins denied the implication, say lng that the cases were different. In answer to repeated questions as to what he considered a "reasonable Increase in passenger rates." Mr. Grif fith said that he expected the com mission to decide this and that he thought It should be "all the traffic -would bear." In this connection he pointed out that the Oregon City-Portland fare is the 90's, when labor was half as expensive as now, was 25 cents. It now is 20 cents. Business of the company's Interur ban lines has been on the upgrade eince late in 1916, while it had been going down the three previous years, he declared. It followed business con ditions closely, he suggested. Hearing; Continued to September 24. Presentation of the company's case In support of Its proposed passenger fare Increase was completed yesterday. The hearing was continued to Septem ber 21 to allow the city representatives time to introduce evidence showing why the Increase should not be al lowed. The hearing on the power company's petition for an Increase of 25 per cent in freight rates on its interurban lines and on the Willamette Valley & South ern railway, whose bonds are guaran teed by the Portland company, was be gun late yesterday. E. W. Moreland, company engineer, again took the stand to present the basic facts of operating expenses and revenue. The valley line, which connects with the interurban liaes at Oregon City for points up to Mount Angel has not earned operating expenses since its inception in January, 191s, he declared. The proposed freight rate increase would parallel that of federal railroads but basic- rates are lower. OE3QI XOE30E IOC IOE30I aocx IOE IOE Portland Agents for Betty Wales Presses, Richardson's Table Linens, Gossard Corsets, Home Journal Patterns, Dutchess Trousers Manicuring and Hair Dressing Parlor on the Second Floor Tea Room on Fourth Floor Soda Fountain in the Basement 2333! CHEAP SALMON COMING CLACKAMAS HATCHERY SCPPLIES TO BE SOLD AT MARKET. Portlanders Will Be Able to Can Stock for- Winter at Low Cost -Special FUu Sale to Be Held Today. Tentative mlans have been perfected whereby salmon will be given to the city to be sold at the municipal fish market at extremely low cost. The fish will come from the Clackamas hatchery, near Oregon City, and fina arrangements for the scheme will be made Sunday, when City Commissioner Kellaher meets Mr. Mitchell, superln tendent of the hatchery. Similar arrangements have been made by the Government to supply municipal fish markets In Seattle and Tacoma. Under the proposed plan Commissioner Kellaher expects to be able to sell the fish at prices which will enable Portland residents to can salmon for Winter use. In addtion to supplying the Portland demand, the market will.be prepared to send the surplus, properly Iced and packed, to an parts of the state. Th prices will be announced after the conference. A special fish sale will be held at the municipal fish market, 180 Third street, today. The prices quoted by Commissioner Kellaher being as fol lows: Black cod, whole, 8 cents per pound: sliced, io cents; red snapper, 8 cents, whole; salmon, 19 cents .whole, 1 cents sliced; yellow tail, 15 cents sea bass, 17 cents; barracuda, 17 cents; mackerel, 15 cents; smoked grayfish. 15 cents; liberty whale steaks, 12 14 cents; whale pot roast, 10 cents. Ot Mail Orders Filled and forwarded same day as received. S. & H. Green Stamps given upon request. The Standard Store of the Northwest Olds, Wortman & King Reliable Merchandise Reliable Methods Kodaks and Supplies Eastman Kodaks and Cameras in all styles and sizes. Fourth Floor. Finishing by experts. Double tamps KS25 All Over the S tore ART WORK IN HOSPITALS YOl'SC WOMES TO TRAIJT AS AIDES TO WOUNDED. Handicrafts Will Be Tanght Disabled Soldiers and Sailors to Fit Them for Kew Life. The school of the Portland Art Association will give a four months' course for "the training of aides in occupational therapy for use in military hospitals. The Government is asking for 1000 young women as hospital aides to teach disabled soldiers and sailors same occupation as a life work. Ar tistic handicrafts are particularly use ful and women able to teach these In an inspiring manner are in demand. In charge of the courses at the Ant Museum will be H. F. Wentz, now In the East studying most approved methods. Other members of the staff will include Miss Helen Putman, who has been spending the Summer in New iork, attending the war service class Miss Clara J. Stephens, who will give nstruction in drawing; Miss Henrietta talllnt who will instruct in art his tory, and Miss Anna B. Crockery cura tor of the Art Museum. Anyone interested may secure appli cation - blanks at the Art Museum Fifth and Taylor streets, or blanks will be forwarded upon request by tele phone. ' . Save Peach Stores ' and help save a soldier's life. War Department needs them for making gas masks. De posit In barrels near entrances. o 1m .of! fl TrN Filled Books of S. & H. Stamps redeemed -in cash at S. & H. Stamp Office on the 4th fir. Double stamps Friday with cash purchases all over the store. JQfN THE CROWDS A T THIS STORE FRIDA Y and get yqur share of the splendid bargains offered throughout the various de partments. Articles will be found exactly as advertised both as to quality and value. Shop early as quantities in some instances are limited. Dainty New Voile Waists At $1.98 Second Floor To see these Waists is to buy at least two of them, for rarely are such pretty styles to be had at so low a price. Plain white and fancy striped voiles, organdies in yariT ous colors, striped linens and dimities in plaid and striped ef fects. Shown in a great range of styles some in neat tailored models, others more fancy. Prac tically all sizes. Priced C" QQ special for Friday at tDX7Q Featuring ' New Coats At $35 Velours, Bolivias, Meltons and Cheviots Second Floor Friday the Garment Store will show a special assortment of women's and misses' new Fall and Win ter Coats t thirty-five dollars. These garments represent the last word in style and are exceptionally good values. Choice of Six Attractive New Models Some have wide belts with fur or plush collars others are slightly fitted at waistline with plenty of fullness to skirt and have large collars of self ma terial also the fashionable new models with military capes. ,AU sizes in each style. See these smart fjft Coats on display at only VfOOnW Other Coats $210 to $210 V ft BNX 2 Great Specials in Women's and Children's Handkerchiefs fTp Women's and Chil VV dren's handkerchiefs, plain white or fancy edges and borders. Slightly soiled and mussed by handling. 10c quality. A j. 1 A Colored and white J-Mi' embroidered corners, - and U-inch white and colored hems. Soiled and mussed from display. 15c to 20c qualities. Silk Petticoats Special $3.98 Second Floor Extra special for Friday, Women's Taffeta Silk Petticoats with tucked, pleated and ruffled flounces. Also Silk Jersey Petticoats with changeable taffeta flounces and all-jersey. Very latest colors to go with new Fall suits JQ QQ and dresses. Priced special Friday, at VOjtO Womens' Sweaters Special $6.45 Second Floor Various good styles to select from, including slip-ons, novelty belted effects and regula tion styles. Brush wool, Shetland wool, plain knit and fancy weaves. A few Skating Sets included. Priced special for Friday, at $6,45 11 - A Gordon Parker Going to Camp. Gordon M. Parker, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Parker, of 1548 Maryland avenue, will leave shortly for Camn Pike for Intensive training:. Parker recently completed the officers' traili ng camp course at the University of Oregon and has been recommended for faecond Lieutenants commission in the United States Army. He was a ressman on The Oregonian for four years and -left the position two years ago to enter the business of manu facturing: ship 'knees. Parker Is i member of Multnomah Club. Mrs. John W. Robinson has been amed as tax collector of Boston. N. T.. o succeed her husband, who Is now in France doing Red Cross work. 50c Cretonnes at 39c vi'N.f '! mm vrrmm On Sale 3d Floor For curtains, for fancy bags, scarfs, pillow tops and scores of nther lispfl t.hpsA flrpinnnp9 flrft SfeeSH much in demand. Beautiful new nf-iSin Fall patterns and colorings light, mpiinm aryA lnrlf. ("Vpr.nnnAH t.hflfc are standard 50c quality any where.- fricea special lor Friday's sale at, the yard $2.50, $3,00 Scrfm Curtains $1.98 Drapery Remnants H Price Third Floo r Upholstery and Drapery Remnants, hundreds of pieces, assorted lengths and ma terials. Friday, HALF PRICE. Double S. &H. Trading Stamps Friday with all cash purchases. Third Floor Voile and Scrim Curtains in many attractive pat terns. Lines formerly fl-J QO selling $2.50 and $3 at t0X.t7O Special Showing of New Fall Millinery $5a-and$7a Second Floor New Velvet Hats in all the latest shapes turbans, tricornes, side rolls, sailors, tams, etc. Also the popular new French felts and velours for street, school and dress wear. At the following popular prices: Any number of smart styles are to be seen in this great col lection and all are exceptional values at the price. Today will be a good time to come in and pick out your new Fall hat We also show all the very latest novelties in millinery trimmings Sale of Hair Goods Second Floor First quality Wavy Hair Switches specially priced for Friday. Wide variety of shades to select from, thus assuring a perfect match. Note following low prices for this sale: I 7.00 First-Quality Wavy Switches at $3.9S $10.00 First-Quality Wavy Switches at $6.98 $12.00 First-Quality Wavy Switches at 08. Girls' School Coats Special $7.98 Second Floor Of excellent quality navy blue serge and a few in black-and-white checks. Good full styles with belts, large collars, deep cuffs. Splendid Coats for school wear. Medium weights. Not all &rj QQ sizes. Priced special for Friday's sale, at D yO Sale of Boxed Stationery Hurd's Best Quality Note Sizes Only Main Floor Hurd's best quality Note Paper, put up 120 I7P 6heets to box. Size 1 ; box I OL Hurd's best quality note-size envelopes to match above r7f paper, box of 125 at Medium size Note Paper, put up 120 sheets to box, at Envelopes to' match; box $1.00 Hurd's large note CM OP size paper at the box wwO Envelopes to match, box $1.25 Women's Silk Hose Special $1.19 Center Circle, First Floor Irregulars of our best makes slightly imperfect, but all will give good service. Full fashioned Silk Hose with lisle garter tops and lisle soles. Shown in black, white, cor dovan, bronze, pearl, battleship gray, navy, tan, gold and pink. Anticipate your future needs and lay in several pairs of these good - q Stockings. Priced special Friday, pair 3J-.i-t7 Double Trading Stamps with cash purchases. GA)er sofdinbuCk clhe best tnere Is! In 172,- Si, 3 and 5 pound cans, .Kwsnt in bulk. Extra Special for Today! 3 .Iff - Clothes Baskets At $1.79 Third Floor No telephone orders accepted for this special and only one to a customer. Size 28 inches long and 20 inches wide. Made of extra good quality whole wil low with reinforced bot-(P "I f7Q torn and top edges at V Womens' $7,00 Shoes At $4,98 Main Floor Black Vic; laced or buttoned, plain toes, Cuban or half Louis heels. Neat dressy lasts, well made and durable. Full range of sizes, bnoes well wortn $6.50 and $7.00 priced for Friday, pair, $4.98 GIRLS' school 6hoes, sizes 2V6 to 6. Priced special at $3.48 pair. F7 Eid Shoes. I or tippedj Basement NewFallHats At $3.98 Basement New Velvet and Felt Hats in all the latest shapes, in cluding wide brim sailors, tur bans, side rolls, etc. Black and colors. Some in combination of black; other shades. (J0 QQ Basement Sale price DO0 ChHdren's Fall Hats Special $1.00 Basement Just the thing for school wear. Attractive new models in the wanted colorings.' Domestic Specials for Friday Main Floor QUILTED BATTS for comforters; full size, 72x90 inphes. Fine quality, pT( pure white. Priced special Friday, at tSX.OU OUTING FLANNEL of good heavy quality for night gowns, pajamas, etc. Checks, nr Stripes, plaids. Regular 30c grade, priced OC BLEACHED MUSLIN of good, firm nr quality. Priced special Friday, the yard DRESS CINGHAMS mill end pieces, in a great range of pretty plaids and stripes. QCn Priced very special for Friday, the yard OpC Children's Flannelette Gowns and Sleepers Bargain Circle, First Floor Friday we shall fea ture a great showing of children's Outing Flannel Night Gowns and Sleeping Garments at the Bar gain Circle. The Night Gowns are made of good warm outing flannel and are nicely finished the Sleeping Garments are styled similar to accom panying sketch and are shown in sizes 4 to 14 years. We also include two-piece pajamas.- Flannelette Gowns Mothers ehould take advantage of this oppor tunity and supply the children's needs for the Winter, pouble Stamps with cash purchases today Women's Coverall Aprons $1,49 Department Second Floor Women's Coverall Aprons in good ful styles with belts and pockets. Made up in figured and striped per cales of good quality. Here is a good opportunity for women Aft to replenish their eupply of aprons. Special Friday, at W-'-!?? Shipbuilders Day In the Basement 4 SPECIAL BARGAINS in men's and boys' wear that' will bring many to - our Basement on Friday. DOUBLE S. & H. STAMPS with cash purchases. Men's Shirts, Special $1.00 Soft and Stiff Cuff Styles Basement Made up in .good quality materi- ff als, cut full and roomy. New striped patterns P4-Uv Men's Union-Alls and Trousers MEN'S UNION-ALLS of blue or brown fljO Cf) denim and Khaki cloth. Priced special at DpQv MEN'S WORK TROUSERS of good grade (JO PA khaki material. Special for Friday, ' pair yOU Boys' Trousers, Special $1.19 Basement Splendid serviceable Pants for school wear. Made up in dark mixtures and a few in (p-J "IQ corduroys. Priced special for Friday, pair ?iil3 Men's 75c Hosiery Main Floor Several hundred pairs of these good Socks on sale Friday. Wool-mixed ma terial, medium weight. Regu lar 7oc quality. Priced iy 59c special Friday on Interwoven Hosiery PORTLAND ag e n c y for the celebrated Interwoven Hose-the kind liked by all men. Pair, 40(4 to $1.50 Men's$1.50WorkShirts Special $1J9 Main Floors No telephone orders accepted for this speciaL Men's Work Shirts of good heavy quality blue chambray, in sizes 14 up (J1 IQ to 17. - Regular $1.50 quality. Friday 3A.X o H o o n o D o D o D O a o p o n o D o D O - 0 o D o o n a (I o D o n o n a o a o o D o o n o o a o IOEXOI IOE IOEJOJ loaoi IOE30X IOEBO rn ios.o
